Ministry of Health Launches Probe into Ridge Hospital's Unprofessional Conduct Allegations

The Ministry of Health has announced the formation of an investigative committee to examine issues raised in a recent Fourth Estate report on the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge. The report, which has gained widespread attention on social media, highlighted alleged unprofessional conduct at the hospital, prompting concern from the Ministry. Ridge Hospital to be upgraded into a Teaching Hospital – President Mahama In a statement on Monday, January 19, 2026, the Ministry expressed sympathy for patients and relatives who may have experienced poor service in any health facility across the country. “The Ministry sympathises with patients and relatives who may have been subjected to any form of unprofessional conduct in any health facility across the country,” the statement, signed by the Spokesperson Tony Goodman, said. While reiterating the government’s commitment to reducing the stress and financial burden patients face in accessing healthcare, the Ministry noted that some of the revelations in the report were “serious and deserving of thorough examination.” “Accordingly, the Ministry of Health is in the process of constituting an investigative committee to look into the matter. The committee is expected to submit its report within fourteen (14) working days,” the statement added. The Ministry has called on all relevant stakeholders to cooperate fully with the investigation to ensure transparency, accountability, and improvements in service delivery. Ridge Hospital condemns attack on staff amid emergency ward confrontation “The Ministry expects the full cooperation of all relevant stakeholders…to help unravel the facts and provide additional details necessary to ensure accountability and improve service delivery within our health system,” Tony Goodman, spokesperson and Head of Health Training Institutions, said. MAG/MA One year on: Watch what some Ghanaians are saying about ORAL Meanwhile, watch as Ghanaians respond to Ofori-Atta's detention